Job Description

A health services network in New York City is looking to add a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing Endoscopy team in Manhattan as a Charge Nurse. In this role, the Charge Nursewill be responsible for the daily clinical care and efficient flow of patients through the Endoscopy experience at the center.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date:ASAP
• Schedule:Monday to Friday
• Hours:6:30am to 3pm
• Specialty: Endoscopy / Ambulatory Surgery
• Patient Population:Adults
• Patient Volume:18 per day
• Call:None
• EMR:Probation

Responsibilities:

TheCharge Nurse (RN)will be responsible for:

• Directingthe ordering and inventorying of all GI supplies, medical supplies and medications
• Updating all manuals in the Center which are necessary for certification and accreditation
• Conductingchart reviews to check for completeness, and enforces the need for consistency in documentation
• Monitoringthe daily flow of patients, making recommendations for efficiency or customer service
• Conductingstaff meetings in conjunction with the Director of Nursing
• Assessingthe clinical staffing needs of the Center and discusses with the Director of Nursing
• Participatingin interviewing candidates
• Completinginitial and annual competency worksheets
• Workingwith the Director of Nursing to resolve any employee issues or problems that may develop
• Keepingdetailed notes regarding performance issues and follows established guidelines in dealing with performance problems
• Ongoing evaluations of clinical performance and interaction with Physicians and peers
• Contributingto yearly performance reviews, providing input to Director of Nursing
• Participatingin all CQI Studies within the center;providing information to be used on benchmarking programs
• Performing other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Charge Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification
• Previous GI experience in an admitting, procedure or recovery role in an ambulatory setting
• Knowledge of EMR and Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• CGRN certification
• ACLS certification